Story of gold: Interesting facts and figures

Story of gold: Interesting facts and figures

Gold is one of the world's most sought after metals. The world consumption of gold is about 60 per cent in jewellery and around 40 per cent in investments.

Know more about facts and figures on gold...

1: It is rarer to find a one ounce nugget of gold than a five carat diamond.

Image: The handbag incorporates 18 kt gold, 4,517 diamonds, weighs 381.92 carats and is valued at $3.8 million - setting the world record for the most expensive handbag, according the Guinness World Records.